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What is the main chemical compound used by cells for energy?
What is the main chemical compound used by cells for energy?
- Glucose
- Adenosine triphosphate (correct)
- Fructose
- DNA
What is the process that allows the cell to generate extra ATP without generating more NADPH?
What is the process that allows the cell to generate extra ATP without generating more NADPH?
- Cyclic electron flow (correct)
- Light-independent reactions
- Photosynthesis
- Light-dependent reactions
In which reactions is the energy stored in ATP and NADPH utilized?
In which reactions is the energy stored in ATP and NADPH utilized?
- Cyclic electron flow
- Light-independent reactions (correct)
- Photosynthesis
- Light-dependent reactions
What is released into the atmosphere when light strikes the pigments (P700 or P680) in the light-dependent reactions?
What is released into the atmosphere when light strikes the pigments (P700 or P680) in the light-dependent reactions?
What is the strategy used by cells to link an energetically favorable reaction with an energetically unfavorable reaction?
What is the strategy used by cells to link an energetically favorable reaction with an energetically unfavorable reaction?
What does autotrophs convert carbon dioxide and water into?
What does autotrophs convert carbon dioxide and water into?